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Lighthouse Park
- Hancock Bank Plaza, 14th Street
- Gulfport, MS 39503
Overview:
Lighthouse Park, originally dubbed Harbor Square Park, is a 56,000-square-foot grassy commons, featuring a custom-designed fountain and myriad coastal symbolism! The focal point of the park is a custom-designed lighthouse fountain; symbolizing the Gulf Coast’s Hurricane Katrina experience and the remarkable resilience of the region’s people!
The free-form masonry curve near the oak trees denotes the Mississippi coastline. The boulders scattered among the oaks represent the barrier islands in the Mississippi Sound, and the escalating bursts of water progressing from the “concrete coastline,” replicate Hurricane Katrina’s rising surge. Sprays encircling the fountain’s lighthouse logo symbolize inland floods pushed by the storm surge. At the fountain’s center, the highest geysers jet dramatically skyward to celebrate the Coast’s inevitable recovery! Black pavers among the park’s grey stone walkways honor each Mississippian lost in the storm.
Lighthouse Park offers visitors a place to reflect, relax, and enjoy the downtown experience!
